July 2, 2021
Dear Friend,
I am writing to you today to officially kick off my campaign for mayor of Greensboro. Many people have asked me, encouraged me, to do this earlier, but my time and attention have been focused on the very real issues of today. You and this City have always come first.
I know that public safety is on everybody’s mind, no matter where you live. I know that money alone will not fix this problem which is why I’ve visited with communities impacted by crime, spoken with parents who have lost their children to gun violence, met regularly with the Police Chief, and talked with our officers and detectives. I’ve listened to 911 calls and watched how they are dispatched at the communications center. I have spent time with trauma surgeons at Cone Health. I have ridden with our police officers asked them about the tools they need. As your mayor, I know the value in learning the complexities of an issue versus simply dictating policy without fully understanding the problem.
I know that we must attack the root causes of crime – poverty, substandard housing, unemployment, lack of access to healthcare, and the educational achievement gap. I have a strong record doing just that. I will be proud to defend my record, not merely offering empty promises and platitudes.
During COVID, I worked with our local healthcare providers to make sure that you and your loved ones were safe and informed. I worked with officials from the County, State and Federal governments. Every step of the way, I made sure that we had the resources we needed - PPE, money, and vaccines. My enforcement plan was highlighted by Governor Cooper and held up as a state model.
Through my work with the Metro Mayors Coalition and the US Conference of Mayors, I fought for direct funding through the American Recovery Plan (ARP) to help us recover from the effects of the pandemic. My work helped bring $56.5 million dollars to the City of Greensboro.
Because of projects and programs I’ve championed, the best is yet to come. Greensboro is uniquely situated in this post-COVID economy for a strong and prosperous recovery.
There is so much more to say, and I look forward to speaking with you about substantive results, not just promises. Now I need your help. Please donate to my campaign or volunteer. Check out my website or email me directly at mayornancyvaughan@gmail.com.
Proven Leadership. Proven Results.
Your Mayor,
Nancy Vaughan
